1969 Lotus Europa vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1311 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Europa | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
